"Plain Jane" 1970 Nova Build

[tom406]

Honest question-why not just use a TKX 5 speed and alleviate the tunnel issues and gain an overdrive gear?

[napa68]

Originally Posted by tom406

Honest question-why not just use a TKX 5 speed and alleviate the tunnel issues and gain an overdrive gear?

I don't think it would live behind this motor when it hooks. I certainly agree with your point. I also know there are some guys getting a TKX to work in these scenarios. I just hate doing things twice.

[tom406]

Gotcha. I have seen that American Powertrain offers a blueprinted and upgraded TKX that is rated to 900 lb/ft instead of 600. https://americanpowertrain.com/shop/...ITvOhmOMbNo3qV

[GrumpyJeff]

Originally Posted by napa68

I don't think it would live behind this motor when it hooks. I certainly agree with your point. I also know there are some guys getting a TKX to work in these scenarios. I just hate doing things twice.

I would Question the Durability of the Recent M23'S behind that motor too. I grenaded a brand New one within 100 miles of installation with 600 HP & Sticky Street Tires And I know of 3 or 4 other guys who have had similar catastrophic results. A G-Force G101a with a Long H pattern Shifter is the Hot ticket !